Comparison

RAZU TV vs Elastic Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RAZU TV

Features
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RAZU TV - your personal Russian-language TV and cinema in one app Welcome to RAZU TV, an application that gives you access to Russian-language TV content and movies anywhere in the world. We bring together popular Russian TV channels, films, and series in one convenient place. Simple, clear, and easy to use. What is included: - Live Russian-language TV channels: news, entertainment, and cultural programming - Movie and series catalog in Russian, from classics to recent releases - Modern HEVC (H.265) streaming with Full HD and 4K quality and efficient data usage - Clean and intuitive interface in two languages: Russian and English RAZU TV features: - Stable streaming even on low bandwidth connections - Up to 5 devices simultaneously with one subscription - Support for 4K, HDR, and Dolby Audio - TV archive for watching missed programs - Russian-language customer support with fast response Channel lineup and video catalog may vary depending on licensing agreements and regional requirements. RAZU TV is a reliable source of Russian-language entertainment. Download the app and enjoy your favorite content anytime. Support: For any questions, please contact our support team at help@razu.one

About

Elastic Player

Features
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Elastic Player is a fast, modern player for the IPTV service you already have. Add your M3U playlist or Xtream Codes login once, and your live channels, films and series are organised, searchable and ready to resume where you left off. LIVE TV, FILMS AND SERIES • Live channels sorted into categories, with a TV guide (EPG) showing what's on now and next • Films and series with posters, details, seasons and episodes • Continue Watching picks up exactly where you stopped • Favourites and watch history, one tap away on the Home screen • Search across everything at once PLAYBACK THAT JUST WORKS • Powerful VLC-based engine that handles HLS and most stream formats • Audio track and subtitle selection, playback speed and aspect ratio • Picture-in-Picture, so you can keep watching while you use other apps • Cast to TVs and streaming devices on your network MADE FOR YOUR TV TOO • Send a playlist to your TV by scanning the code on its screen — no typing with a remote • Use your phone as a remote for Elastic Player on your TV, with a keyboard for search YOURS, AND PRIVATE • No account to create. Playlists, favourites and history stay on your device • Parental controls: lock categories and titles behind a PIN • Available in 13 languages, following your phone's language automatically IMPORTANT Elastic Player is a media player only. It does not provide, host or sell any channels, films, series or playlists, and it comes with no content. To use it you need a playlist or login from an IPTV provider you are entitled to use.

Screenshots

RAZU TV4 screens
Elastic Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RAZU TV at none against Elastic Player's shown. Elastic Player's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAZU TV ships an update every 2 months, Elastic Player every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
RAZU TV versus Elastic Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAZU TVElastic Player
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB102 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRAZU IsraelKadir Caner Ergun

In-app purchases

None

RAZU TV

No in-app purchases

None

Elastic Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RAZU TV free?
RAZU TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elastic Player free?
Elastic Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RAZU TV or Elastic Player have ads?
Elastic Player shows ads; RAZU TV does not.
Which is updated more often, RAZU TV or Elastic Player?
RAZU TV ships an update every 2 months, and Elastic Player every 8 days. Most recently, RAZU TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and Elastic Player on October 31, 2026.

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